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A fifth-generation Ojai resident, Misty Hall joined the Ojai Valley School staff as Associate Director of Admissions following a career in journalism. She grew up camping and roaming the mountains around Ojai, giving her a profound love and respect for nature. Prior OVS, Misty worked as Managing Editor for the Ojai Valley News and Visitors Guide Magazine.…
Carol taught elementary school in England before joining OVS in 1982. Initially teaching fifth grade, she has also taught third grade and second grade and served as the Coordinator of the Elementary Division. In 1990, Carol assumed the role of librarian for the Van Patten Library at Lower Campus. She provides story-time for the younger children and teaches library skills to the Elementary students.…
In 2009, Michael J. Hall-Mounsey was appointed President/CEO of Ojai Valley School. Mike came to OVS with his family in 1981 and served as the Lower Campus Headmaster for 19 years. He has served in other school-wide leadership roles prior to the presidency, including the Directorships of Advancement and Summer Programs, Assistant Headmaster/Dean of Faculty, teacher, and soccer coach. …
As a member of the admission team for nearly 20 years, Melissa provides a wealth of experience to the Admission Office. She provides support in all areas of the admission process, and is most often the first contact for new families interested in learning more about our OVS community.
Melissa has lived in Ojai since 1977, and supports our local Humane Society, as well as the ASPCS annually.…
Chia teaches Drawing, Advanced Studio Art & AP Art. She is an alumnus of both the Upper and Lower campuses. Her mother taught Art at Ojai Valley School for more than 30 years, and Chia has followed in her footsteps, serving today as the Drawing, Advanced Studio Art and AP Art teacher. For six years she was also the head of the Upper Campus girl’s dorm, but recently took a break to become certified as a crime and intelligence analyst with the California Department of Justice.…
Sarah began teaching at OVS in the primary program in 1998. She taught the youngest Spuds, the Tator Tots, for many years until the birth of her second child. After a few years of part-time work at OVS, she returned to full time, moving on to the Elementary Division where she assists with several classes.…
